Effects of Greek Affiliation on African American Students' Engagement: Differences by College Racial Composition
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| Title: | Effects of Greek Affiliation on African American Students' Engagement: Differences by College Racial Composition |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Patton, Lori D., Bridges, Brian K., Flowers, Lamont A. |
| Source: | College Student Affairs Journal. Spr 2011 29(2):113-123. |
| Availability: | IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc. P.O. Box 79049, Charlotte, NC 28271. Tel: 704-752-9125; Fax: 704-752-9113; e-mail: infoage@infoagepub.com; Web site: http://www.infoagepub.com/college-student-affairs-journal.html |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 2011 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | Learner Engagement, African American Students, Black Colleges, Racial Composition, Educational Practices, College Faculty, College Students, Fraternities, Sororities, Surveys, Whites, Institutional Characteristics, Peer Relationship, Student School Relationship, National Surveys, Student Attitudes, Teacher Student Relationship |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: | National Survey of Student Engagement |
| ISSN: | 0888-210X |
| Abstract: | This study used a nationally representative sample of African American college students to examine the degree to which their affiliation with a Greek-letter organization contributed to engagement in effective educational practices by analyzing National Survey of Student Engagement data at historically Black colleges and universities and predominantly White institutions. Overall, the findings indicated that Greek affiliation does enhance African American student engagement, particularly as it relates to interactions with faculty members and peers. Data also indicated that Greek affiliated members at historically Black colleges and universities appear to be more engaged than their counterparts at predominantly White institutions. (Contains 2 tables.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 65 |
| Entry Date: | 2012 |
| Access URL: | https://www.infoagepub.com/csa-issue.html?i=p54b7238bbd054 |
| Accession Number: | EJ969829 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study used a nationally representative sample of African American college students to examine the degree to which their affiliation with a Greek-letter organization contributed to engagement in effective educational practices by analyzing National Survey of Student Engagement data at historically Black colleges and universities and predominantly White institutions. Overall, the findings indicated that Greek affiliation does enhance African American student engagement, particularly as it relates to interactions with faculty members and peers. Data also indicated that Greek affiliated members at historically Black colleges and universities appear to be more engaged than their counterparts at predominantly White institutions. (Contains 2 tables.) |
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| ISSN: | 0888-210X |
